[OutsiderFan]

I would say other athletes certainly do take this risk.

Agree absolutely. Football may be the most inherently violent, but people do get injured in ways that have long term consequences playing other sports. For instance, concussions are not uncommon in volleyball. Perhaps not obvious at first, but it is true.

As someone who got a concussion playing volleyball, I endorse this post. 

Another sport that can be debilitating that nobody thinks about is cheerleading. This isn’t like the Dollies, but those who tumble and get thrown in air. Gymnasts are another. Soccer and Field Hockey. LaCrosse and more. It isn’t just football players who get hurt and might endure lifelong complications from injuries the get from college sports.

[OutsiderFan]

I would say other athletes certainly do take this risk.

Agree absolutely. Football may be the most inherently violent, but people do get injured in ways that have long term consequences playing other sports. For instance, concussions are not uncommon in volleyball. Perhaps not obvious at first, but it is true.

As someone who got a concussion playing volleyball, I endorse this post. 

Another sport that can be debilitating that nobody thinks about is cheerleading. This isn’t like the Dollies, but those who tumble and get thrown in air. Gymnasts are another. Soccer and Field Hockey. LaCrosse and more. It isn’t just football players who get hurt and might endure lifelong complications from injuries the get from college sports.